Advances in Medicine & Biology: Volume 75

This continuing series gathers and presents original research results on the leading edge of medicine and biology. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial topical data across a broad spectrum. Topics discussed in this book include chemokines for stem cell mobilisation; the first cases of syphilis; caryopsis xylem and its interactions; the effects of physical activity on bone mineral density in the femoral neck; therapeutic monoclonal antibodies for Ebola haemorrhagic fever; fractalkine/CX3CL1 and CX3CR1 in rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions; hydrogels; cell replacement therapy and retinal destructive diseases; and a situation analysis of human resource issues in the pharmacy profession in Sudan.